Delaying graduation could help the economy graduate stronger
Bangladesh is on the cusp of a historic economic milestone. In November 2026, the nation is set to graduate from the United Nations’ Least Developed...
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CA joins Cox’s Bazar dialogue on Rohingya crisis
NN ONLINE: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus joined the stakeholders’ dialogue on the Rohingya crisis in the district town this morning. He will formally inaugurate...
Shame of Gaza as hunger becomes a death sentence
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis confirms what humanitarian agencies have warned for months: famine has taken hold in Gaza. More than...
DUCSU truly reflects the democratic spirit of youth
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Since the establishment of Dhaka University, The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) has shaped generations of student leadership and...
July Charter faces uncertainty: Jamaat
Staff Reporter : Senior leaders of political parties and civil society on Sunday warned that Bangladesh’s recent political uprising will remain “incomplete” unless the “July...
Why outbound reform is key to stronger remittances
Bangladesh is rightly celebrated as one of the world’s largest recipients of remittances, with inflows projected to exceed $30 billion by 2025. These transfers sustain...
Inclusive Economic Growth: Unlocking the potential of Islamic finance
Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, PhD : Despite the remarkable growth of Islamic finance as one of the world’s fastest-expanding financial sectors, a striking paradox persists:...
Faith, Finance, and the Future: Shariah Banking holds the key to sustainable growth
Mohammad Musudur Rahman : It was in a small town outside Khulna that Abdul Karim’s life changed. For years, he had run a modest tailoring...
Readers’ Voice: Merit Is Essential
Every year, thousands of talented young people secure places at prestigious universities overseas from Bangladesh. While some intend to return, many choose to settle permanently...
Cheaper commodities abroad, costly essentials at home
Across South Asia, inflationary pressures have eased as global commodity prices return to pre-war levels. Sri Lanka, despite its recent bankruptcy, now records deflation. Pakistan...
Bangladesh’s journey through ‘August Storms’
Mohammad SiddiqurRahman : We are currently in the month of August, a month marked by several remarkable events that are embedded in the political history...
Deng Xiaoping: A torchbearer for Asia’s coastal nations
Al Mamun Harun Ur Rashid : On August 22, 1904, in the rugged heart of Sichuan, Deng Xiaoping was born — a revolutionary, reformer, and...